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Robert Komnath Obituary
Son of the late George Sr. and Helen Esack Komnath Sr., he was a 1963 graduate of Wilkes-Barre Twp. High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Wilkes College and a master's degree from Marywood University, Scranton.
Before retirement, he was employed for the past 35 years at Luzerne County Community College, Nanticoke. He was a life member of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, former Wilkes-Barre Twp. Councilman, served on the Twp. Zoning Board and was on the Board of the Wilkes-Barre Twp. Settlement Camp.
Surviving are his beloved wife, the former Jane M. Yarina; children, Kimberly Ellis, Tunkhannock; Christopher Komnath and Sara Komnath, both of Wilkes-Barre Twp.; four grandchildren, Alexander, Zachary and Kyle Senchak, and Kennedy Jane Jones; brothers, John, Edward, William, Joseph and Richard Komnath; sisters, Ellen Petyo, Mary Feher, Leona Kuehner and Jo Ann Uibelhoer; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Funeral services and Panachida will be Friday at 9:30 a.m. from the John V. Morris Family Funeral Homes Inc., 281 E. Northampton St., Wilkes-Barre, with Office of Christian Burial at 10:15 in St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, 526 Church St., Wilkes-Barre Twp. Interment, Holy Assumption of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Dallas.
Friends may call Thursday, 4 to 8 p.m. Parastas, 4 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oncology Prescription Relief Fund c/o Dr. David Greenwald, 382 Pierce St., Kingston, PA 18704. For condolences, visit the funeral home website.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Komnath
February 28, 2016
A Heartfelt Thank you for your humor and neighborly manner may your loved ones live long and well jody epsaro your raceway park neighbor
Ruth Wilde
February 20, 2016
Very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Ruth Wilde and family.
Ray & Karen Raykovitz
February 18, 2016
Memories of the ones we love are miracles we keep. Our deepest sympathy.
CIndy
February 18, 2016
My friend & I were on the bus trip to Brooklyn with you & your husband, we ate dinner together and had a great time in NYC, I am so sorry to hear of Robert's passing
Bob Lafay
February 18, 2016
Spent many, many, years in junk yards looking for parts for junk cars that we put together. Built a hot rod, a '48 Austin that we also chopped and put a 421 Pontiac engine in it. Had a lot of fun. I'll miss that boy. Jane, so sorry for your loss.
Karen Scalzo
February 18, 2016
Dear Jane and Family,
So very sorry to hear about Bob's passing. He was a great husband and father. May your years of memories bring you comfort at this difficult time.....
SUSAN SEARFOSS
February 17, 2016
Dear Jane and family I was so saddened to hear of Bob's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bob was a good hearted person who would do anything for anyone . He was a very good friend of mine and I will miss him dearly. He had a wonderful smile with a contagious laugh. . I can still hear him calling me Snozey. My prayers will be for him and your family and may God watch over you all during these difficult times
Larry Dings
February 17, 2016
Ross & Kim. I'm so sorry for your loss! Only heard good things about Bob. He helped me once and was like a father to Ross! May he rest in peace!
Marilyn & Bill Dickinson
February 17, 2016
Jane & Family,
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Such an incredible person, his kindness and humor will be missed greatly. Rest in peace friend.
Barbara & Marty Christ
February 17, 2016
Bob was the best Brother-in-Law that anyone could have! May he rest in peace. May the Lord reward him for all that he did for others. He couldn't have done it without Janie's love and support. May we all give her support at this time.
Carol & Tony Marino
February 17, 2016
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal but love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Carl Eddy
February 17, 2016
Rest in peace my friend.I will miss you.
February 17, 2016
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing.He and I were colleagues at LCCC.May he rest in peace.
Eileen Zuba
February 17, 2016
Jane....I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family...
JOE & MARK LUKSIC
February 17, 2016
MY VERY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO JANIE,KIM AND CHRIS ON YOUR LOSS.I HAVE MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF THE TIMES BOB AND I SPENT TOGETHER BUT SADLY ALL TOO SHORT,HE WAS MY VERY GOOD FRIEND,I WILL MISS HIM.
John Banas
February 17, 2016
Sorry for your loss, Dolores and Charles Norton, John Banas.
Glenda Yablonsky
February 17, 2016
Kim and Family,
I'm sorry in the loss of your Dad and family member. May God provide the strength and comfort to all of you during this time and in the future.
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Mary Lou Yerke
February 17, 2016
So sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Bob all those years at LCCC. He was a great guy, always giving of himself. He was proud of his department and his students.
Patricia Weatherington
February 17, 2016
To Kim and family: You are Love more than you will ever know. God Blessed you and your family.
Lynne Bruno
February 17, 2016
Very sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family.
February 17, 2016
So sorry to hear about my old friend bobby may he rest in peace bob was a great person sincerely jerry bonner mt top pa
Maryanne Galanda Stogoski (Powers)
February 17, 2016
So very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I always enjoyed our conversations when he would call and ask for Dr Powers at A S Powers. May he rest in peace.
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